Richland County, Illinois
Total Population: 15,675
County Seat: Olney
Median Home Value
$106,600
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$60,404
Across all households
Median Age
42.5 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.0%
65 Years and Over
20.5%
Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.3%
No Health Insurance
5.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
18.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$60,404
Mean Household Income
$75,635
Per Capita Income
$32,156
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.2%
In Labor Force (19–64)
79.3%
SNAP / Food Stamps
15.2%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$106,600
Median Rent
$754/mo
Total Housing Units
7,366
Owner-Occupied
73.6%
Renter-Occupied
26.4%
Vacancy Rate
13.1%
Married Couple Households
46.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.0%
Male Householder, No Partner
22.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
23.9%
Average Household Size
2.40
Broadband Internet Access
84.9%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17159.